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How to repair plywood side of 16ft drift boat when boat rolled over lead anchor in thunderstorm on Deschutes

Side of 16 ft drift was punched in after boat flew out of water in thunderstorm on June 4. and rolled over lead anchor. The outside will be…

Started by Steve Siler in General Forum

5 Jun 24, 2009
Reply by Steve Siler

Considering Selling My Wood Boat

I built a Tatman 17' boat in the early 1990's. I've used it maybe 10 times since. I'd consider it in excellent condition. It also has a nic…

Started by Mike O'Connor in General Forum

6 Jun 23, 2009
Reply by Jesse Ronnow

Oar size Again

I have read the discussions of April for a 16 x 48 driftboat oars. My project is 18 foot with an 80 inch beam. I have purchased 1 and 15/16…

Started by Steve Sobba in General Forum

2 Jun 23, 2009
Reply by Steve Sobba

Anyone build a freestone classic from Montana Boat Buiders?

I have decided to go that route and now I am waiting for the plans. Anyone have any input on building that model. I went with the 15', plan…

Started by Joseph Podesta in General Forum

1 Jun 22, 2009
Reply by Jason Knight

Kevlar

I am going to build a stich and glue 14' drifter. I want to build a boat that does not wiegh a ton but is very strong and has a reinforced…

Started by Joseph Podesta in General Forum

13 Jun 20, 2009
Reply by Randy Dersham

Closer...

Ok - So have the decided that I wanted to varnish the exterior of hull instead of paint. I have managed a few coats and learned a bit about…

Started by Jason Knight in General Forum

14 Jun 19, 2009
Reply by Steve Sobba

Kevlar^2

I'm back. I have been doing some additional research and it appears I am reaching a decision point roughly in line with Kevlar methodology…

Started by Jonathan in General Forum

0 Jun 17, 2009

American Angler Magazine

FYI - In the new "American Angler" magazine there is a 2 page spread on river dories/drift boats. It's a pretty light article but I thought…

Started by Jason Knight in General Forum

0 Jun 15, 2009

New boat hits the water

Here are a few photographs of the 17x52 McKenzie Inline Convertible. This is the same boat the Jason K. is finishing up right now. it's mad…

Started by Randy Dersham in General Forum

8 Jun 14, 2009
Reply by Mark Griffith

New Bottom and Chine on an Old Boat

After much deliberation (and procrastination) my Dad and I finally ripped, sawed, pried, hammered, cussed, tore, cussed, ground, drank and…

Started by Robb Grubb in General Forum

2 Jun 14, 2009
Reply by Robb Grubb

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